The SCC Economic Visionaries event raises $90,000+ from local companies to assist students in need
June 17, 2021
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation announced that 26 area companies have contributed more than $90,000 to a gap scholarship fund for students in need in lieu of sponsoring SCC’s signature…
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SC Launch, Inc. portfolio company, Proterra, Inc., begins trading on Nasdaq
June 17, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that a company in which its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., has an investment, Proterra Inc. (Proterra), began trading its common stock and warrants on Nasdaq…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
June 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of…
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Orleans Parish Communication District taps Citibot to enhance resident communication and meet increased demand for services
June 17, 2021
New “Jazz” system launches today to streamline information sharing and improve customer service Citibot, the leading provider of interactive chat solutions for local government, announced today that the City of…
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Councilwoman Jesica Mackey to hold in-person meet and greet June 26
June 17, 2021
Richland County Councilwoman Jesica Mackey, District 9, will hold her first in-person meet and greet Saturday, June 26. “The past year has been incredibly challenging for families across the County…
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Cummins Turbo Technologies expanding operations in Charleston County
June 17, 2021
More than $10.7 million investment will create 252 new jobs Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business segment of global power leader Cummins Inc., today announced plans to expand turbocharger manufacturing operations…
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Another weekend, so what’s on tap in Laurens County?
June 17, 2021
There’s something for everyone in Laurens County. From dining to music, movies and markets. Here just some of the line-up for this weekend: Friday, June 18th: Head over to Verdin’s…
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City of Clinton Helpful Guide to Disposal of Household Items
June 16, 2021
Below is a helpful list of disposal information for your sanitation pick up. This information is also available at the Utility Billing office if you would like to pick up…
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Fireworks for Graduates in Clinton – Thursday, June 17th
June 16, 2021
The end of the school year always brings a time for celebrating and this year is no different. As they did last year, the City of Clinton will host a…
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Blood Donations Needed as Levels Reach Critical Low
June 16, 2021
The Blood Connection is in critical need of donations. They will be at the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, June 17th 4:15PM TO 6:15PM. If you’ve never given blood…
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Riggs Partners names new partner
June 16, 2021
Riggs Partners, a creative marketing consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the addition of Michael Powelson as a partner in the firm. He becomes the sixth partner in the firm’s…
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Protecting Your Children’s Credit
June 16, 2021
By Brittany M. Midgette As you sort through your mail, you may notice that some mail has arrived that is addressed to your child. For example, your ten-year-old child may…
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First Community honors Leadership Institute graduates
June 16, 2021First Community Bank recently recognized the 2021 graduates of its Leadership Institute with a ceremony at the Columbia International University School of Business. An 18-month, intensive training program that combines…
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United Way of the Midlands welcomes La Ruchala Murphy as Director of Leadership and Capacity Building
June 16, 2021
United Way of the Midlands has named La Ruchala Murphy, a career-long nonprofit professional and arts enthusiast, as its new Director of Leadership and Capacity Building. “We are excited to…
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The Beach Company announces five new hires in Charleston
June 16, 2021The Beach Company announced five new hires at its downtown headquarters and at The Jasper, a luxury mixed-use building in Charleston. The Beach Company has hired Alex Yeider as a…
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In-person training for maintenance leaders resumes at Clemson’s Greenville location
June 16, 2021Life Cycle Institute, the human performance practice at Life Cycle Engineering (LCE), has announced the return of in-person classes at its partner institution, Clemson University. The Maintenance Management Skills…
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FUEL Hires Stephen Copeland as marketing manager, digital analytics
June 16, 2021
FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–has hired Stephen Copeland as marketing manager, digital analytics. In this newly created position, Copeland…
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Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry welcomes Jeanine Rhodes and Rebecca Williams
June 16, 2021Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry (d/b/a EdistoHomesforSale.com) and owner-Broker Jill Moylan announced that Jeanine Rhodes and Rebecca Williams have joined the Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry office on Edisto. Home Advantage Realty,…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Katelyn LeBlanc and Anna Wofford as graphic design coordinators
June 16, 2021Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of their graphics division with the addition of Katelyn LeBlanc and Anna…
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Jill Moylan named one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals by Real Trends
June 16, 2021
Jill Moylan, owner and broker of Home Advantage Realty, has been named by Real Trends and Tom Ferry as one of “America’s Best Real Estate Professionals” for 2021. America’s Best…
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Cassina Group Realtors recognized among the best in the nation
June 16, 2021
Realtors from The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, were recently recognized as some of the best in the nation. Four individuals and one team from Cassina were named…
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Laurens County Republican Party Kickoff Meeting with Congressman Duncan as Keynote
June 16, 2021
“The Laurens County Republican Party is inviting the community to attend the LCGOP ‘Kickoff’ Meeting on Thursday, June 17th @ 7PM. Special guest and hometown congressman, Jeff Duncan, will be the…
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GADC 20 year celebration virtual meeting “draws” hundreds
June 16, 2021
County celebrates 20 years of successes, welcomes 116 new jobs by Gissing North America as first tenant in new Fox Hill Business Park If two decades seem to go by…
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Automotive supplier Gissing North America establishing operations in Greenville County’s new Fox Hill Business Park
June 16, 2021
$18+ million investment will create 116 new jobs for global manufacturer Gissing North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of acoustic systems for the automotive industry, today announced plans to establish…
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NHE honored among Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2021
June 16, 2021
NHE, which provides professional association management, conventional and affordable apartment management, and service coordination to communities across the Southeast, has been named to the 2021 list of South Carolina’s Best…
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Lander, Greenwood Promise partner to advance higher education for Greenwood County residents
June 15, 2021
When The Greenwood Promise, a non-profit place-based last-dollar scholarship program for Greenwood County students, kicked off its campaign to raise funds for phase two, Lander University stepped up to the…
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Southern First appoints Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer
June 15, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer. Favela joins Southern First with 14 years of…
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Lander’s new Master of Business Administration now fully approved and enrolling students for the fall semester
June 15, 2021
Lander University’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is now enrolling students after being fully approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the Southern Association of…
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Savvy sellers build strong networks
June 15, 2021
By Jerry Bellune Many of us learned the hard lessons about selling door to door. Beauty aids, Girl Scout cookies, garden seeds, household products, magazines, you name it. It…
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Reading Buddies Take Shape!
June 15, 2021
Most of the twenty-five adults who gathered in the Laurens County School District #55 administrative office building on June 8 likely did not know what to expect. These volunteers had…
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EPIC and WellSpent Southeast announces date for July conference
June 15, 2021The Employer Provider Interface Council will hold its third WellSpent-Southeast virtual meeting on July 20, 2021 — bringing together business, economic development and health care professionals to discuss ways to…
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South Carolina Office of the Attorney General recognizes June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2021
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General reminds financial professionals and the public throughout South Carolina to be…
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Ribbon Cutting for the Coffee Roost in New Expanded Location
June 15, 2021
On Friday, June 11, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Opening of The Coffee Roost’s new location. Now located in The Midtown…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes seven summer interns
June 15, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have seven interns for the summer semester across several departments throughout the agency. Caroline Price comes to…
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Bank of America supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Tech
June 15, 2021
Bank of America joins Greenville Technical College as a partner for an initiative that addresses racial and gender achievement gaps through intensive case management and personalized support services. The African…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) named Agency-of-Record for local, national brands as company expands account portfolio across multiple categories
June 15, 2021
Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR), a corporate communications agency specializing in strategic public relations, media relations, social media and digital strategy, announced an expansion of accounts across multiple categories with…
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EngenuitySC releases Hot Takes, Cool Columbians series for community use
June 15, 2021
Video Series is designed to attract young professionals to the region EngenuitySC released to the community Hot Takes, Cool Columbians — a series of short videos featuring Columbia’s young professionals…
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‘Soft opening’ held for the Saluda River Greenway.
June 15, 2021
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department finalized a “soft opening” of the Saluda River Greenway. On Saturday, June 12, at 6am, the department opened two parking lots for…
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Clinton Jr.Tennis Players Compete in Festival of Flowers Tournament
June 15, 2021
MC, Chandler, and Libby Dailey and Kimora Wesley competed in the Festival of Flowers tournament this weekend. MC Dailey won the girls 18U division. Libby Dailey placed 3rd in the…
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OSHA issues emergency rule for healthcare employers and updates guidance for other employers
June 14, 2021
By David Dubberly On January 21, 2021, one day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider issuing a…
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Mashburn Construction gains new business development director in Charleston
June 14, 2021
Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Julianne Dunning as Director of Business Development for Mashburn’s Charleston location at 1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. “With the expansion…
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College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves tuition for 2021-2022 school year
June 14, 2021
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on June 14, 2021, to hold constant for a second year the total cost of attendance for South Carolina students and to increase the…
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80+ Midlands businesses to be featured at Lexington Chamber Expo
June 14, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 80 Midlands businesses at its annual Business Lexpo on Thursday, June 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Bluff…
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NP Strategy wins Palmetto Communications Awards
June 14, 2021
The Buzz Podcast & Diversity Efforts with the Charleston Forum are Honored NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance across the Carolinas, won…
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SRS Real Estate Partners opens Carolinas office in Charleston
June 14, 2021
SRS Real Estate Partners is pleased to welcome Jim Farrell as senior vice president and market leader to SRS’ newest location in Charleston, South Carolina. The new location will establish…
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Meetings to Focus on Land Development in Lower Richland
June 14, 2021
County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton is holding a series of in-person public meetings in June to highlight land development regulations, as well as answer residents’ questions about current zoning rules for…
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Golf Carting Magazine is now available in Barnes & Noble Book stores nationwide
June 14, 2021CHARLESTON, SC – Golf Carting Magazine is excited to announce that their one-year anniversary edition, the July 2021 issue, will hit newsstands this June and will be distributed to hundreds…
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Garek Dohrendorf joins the Augusta Road office Of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 14, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Garek Dohrendorf has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Garek Dohrendorf was born and…
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Christine “Chris” Thomas joins the Spartanburg Office Of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 14, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Christine “Chris” Thomas has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Christine “Chris” Thomas was born…
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Lawton “Cal” Haygood joins the Augusta Road office Of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 14, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Lawton “Cal” Haygood has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Lawton “Cal” Haygood was…
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